Ferme La Bouche 2016

Camilla d'Errico created this intriguing painting titled Ferme La Bouche. It is a mesmerizing blend of delicacy and underlying tension. Imagine d’Errico’s meticulous hand, layering colors to bring this dreamlike scene to life. It looks like a sunny day where a blonde child is caught in a strange play. A yellow snake coils protectively around her body. Its scales shimmer with subtle gradations of yellow and white. Perched on the child’s head, tiny birds gather. One bird is held gently in the child's mouth, its delicate feathers rendered with the finest brushstrokes. The tension is palpable, a dance between innocence and the wild. What does it mean for the child to hold a bird in her mouth? What is the relationship between child, snake and bird? D’Errico shares with other painters an exploration into the depths of human emotion and imagination. These painted surfaces become sites where artists and viewers engage in an ongoing dialogue. It is a celebration of ambiguity, and the endless possibilities of expression.